Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (121 Rentals)

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property at 3449 Erin Ave

$845 - $1,250

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3449 Erin Ave

ClevelandOH44113
property at 7023 Clark Ave

$850 - $1,100

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7023 Clark Ave

ClevelandOH44102

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property at 3404 Walton Ave

$950 - $1,150

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3404 Walton Ave

ClevelandOH44113
property at 6815 Lawn Ave

$1,000

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6815 Lawn Ave

ClevelandOH44102

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property at 3245 W 99th St

$950 - $1,050

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3245 W 99th St

ClevelandOH44102
property at 9409 Denison Ave

$1,050 - $1,150

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9409 Denison Ave

ClevelandOH44102

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1338 W 85th St
$1,100 - $1,700
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1338 W 85th St

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property at 9720 Denison Ave

$1,150 - $1,250

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9720 Denison Ave

ClevelandOH44102
property at 4300 Apple Ave

$1,185 - $1,395

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4300 Apple Ave

ClevelandOH44113

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Near West Side, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Side area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 3442 W 54th St priced from $500. 3165 W 31st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3442 W 54th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$500
3165 W 31st St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
4828 Lorain Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Franklin WestStudioStudio,1BA$830
96th Street Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Brick Lofts at Historic West TechLecturn Loft - West Tech Terrace - Bookworms Re...1BR,1BA$1,049
TREOStudio AStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, OH

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $0.95 price per square foot 10129 Nanford Rd Model at 10129 Nanford Rd in the in the Highland House neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Fairmont Creamery starting at $2,300 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Ohio City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10129 Nanford Rd10129 Nanford Rd2BR,1BA$0.95
The Fairmont Creamery2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
3063 W 47th St3 Bed3BR,1BA$1.02
4312 Clinton Ave, Unit North4312 Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
8706 Denison Ave, Unit Apt.28706 Denison Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1338 W 85th St1338 W 85th St1BR,1BA$1.16
Bender Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
The Brick Lofts at Historic West TechLecturn Loft - West Tech Terrace - Bookworms Re...1BR,1BA$1.23
3165 W 31st St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
3442 W 54th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near West Side is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near West Side is 3442 W 54th St which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Near West Side costs $6,293.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near West Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Near West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Near West Side?

Cheap apartments in Near West Side have an average cost of $189 which is $6,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.